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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Round
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Straight • Wavy • Curly • Fine • Thick
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 45-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Royal tiara • Crystal crown • Drop veil • Blusher veil
There's something undeniably magical about pairing an elegant updo with a crown—it transforms you into the royalty you've always dreamed of being on your wedding day. This timeless combination radiates confidence and sophistication, giving you that regal presence as you walk down the aisle. Brides love how it makes them feel like the most beautiful version of themselves, capturing both grace and grandeur in one stunning look.
Beyond the fairy-tale aesthetic, this style is incredibly practical for all-day wear. The structured updo keeps hair secure through vows, photos, dinner, and dancing, while the crown sits perfectly without slipping. It works beautifully with any veil length, won't be disturbed by wind or weather, and keeps your neck cool and comfortable throughout the celebration.
Crystal-encrusted crown or tiara
Pearl hairpins scattered throughout updo
Vintage gold crown with filigree detail
Delicate diamond headband
Jeweled bobby pins for extra sparkle
Baby's breath woven around crown base
Silk ribbon wrapped at nape of updo
Cathedral veil attached below the crown
Drop veil for dramatic royal effect
Wash hair day before—fresh hair is too slippery for updos
Use texturizing spray and backcomb roots for lasting volume and grip
Secure crown with hidden bobby pins crossed beneath for stability
Finish with strong-hold hairspray and touch-up spray in bridal emergency kit
Prep hair with volumizing mousse and blow-dry with a round brush for body and texture.
Backcomb crown section for height, then gather hair into a low or mid-height ponytail.
Twist or braid ponytail sections and pin into an elegant bun or chignon shape.
Place crown on head and secure with crisscrossed bobby pins hidden beneath the band.
Gently pull face-framing pieces, loosen updo slightly for romantic softness, and mist with hairspray.
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Absolutely! Use volumizing products, clip-in extensions for fullness, and teasing at the roots to create the illusion of thicker hair. The crown actually helps disguise any sparse areas beautifully.
Secure your crown with multiple bobby pins crisscrossed underneath the band and anchored into the updo itself. A light mist of hairspray on the pins adds extra grip that lasts all night.
Yes, it's a stunning combination! Attach your veil just below the crown at the back of the updo using a small comb or pins for a layered, royal effect.
Not at all—you can make it more relaxed by loosening the updo, adding soft tendrils, and choosing a delicate floral crown instead of a formal tiara. It adapts beautifully to any wedding vibe.
